Kansas City
Chiefs
3-3
17
FINAL
24
Miami
Dolphins
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Miami Dolphins held off the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 24-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams fought for crucial positioning in the standings, making this victory even sweeter for the Dolphins.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs with a solid performance, throwing for 240 yards and a touchdown, but it was De'Von Achane who stole the show for Miami on the ground, racking up 110 rushing yards. The Dolphins' passing game also found success, but it was the defensive efforts that ultimately made the difference in this closely contested battle.
Miami's defense was a key factor in the outcome, with Riley Moss snagging two crucial interceptions that stifled Kansas City's momentum. Dante Trader Jr. anchored the defense with a team-high six tackles, while the unit as a whole consistently pressured Mahomes. The turning point came late in the game when Moss's second interception set up a touchdown that gave the Dolphins a commanding lead, sealing the victory and sending their fans into a frenzy.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 34 | 14 | 41% | 240 | 1 | 4 | 36.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 142 | 1 | 0 | 90.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 110 | 8.5 | 22 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 17 | 58 | 3.4 | 24 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 27 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 16 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Leon McBride | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 30 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Enrique Baca | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Washington | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |

